The Childrens Courtyard
1865 WIMBLEDON DR, Arlington, TX 76017 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 156
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Misty Harmon
- Phone
- (817) 468-5030
- Regulated since
- Nov 15, 1993
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 130948 · number 500833- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The presence of ants on the toddler playground was not communicated with the caregiver resulting in a child getting multiple ant bites that caused an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Transportation safety training was not available for review for the listed drivers.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Other
Three infants did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Safety & premises
One child did not have a food allergy plan on file at the center. One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Safety & premises
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide & smoke detectors was not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Staff background & training
Staff training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards. The director did not ensure proper coverage during her absence which also resulted in a group being out of compliance with ratio.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no one designated to be in charge of the operation during the director's absence.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 25, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
A caregiver provided the ages of the children in her group which were later found to be incorrect. The caregiver reported that the children in her group were all 2 years but the children ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that the operation was out of compliance with child/caregiver ratios. There were 17 children ages 3 - 7 years with one caregiver. The specified age for the group was 3 years which only allows for 15 children. The group was over ratio by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that on at least one occasion, a 5-month-old infant and a 16-month-old infant were combined with children that exceeded the 18-month age difference allowed between the oldest and youngest child in the group.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that the operation's driver dropped a child off at the wrong elementary school during before school transportation.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was determined that the lists used for before and after school transportation were not accurate.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a lack of supervision was determined. A child got out of the playground and wandered off of the operation's property. The child was returned to the operation by an unknown bystander.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, complete personnel and training documentation was not available for 2 staff.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Several slats were missing from the wooden railing of the deck on the outdoor playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The floors in the schoolage room, kitchen, and preschool restroom were not clean - along with 2 sinks in the schoolage room.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of emergency drills and checks was not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Staff background & training
Complete personnel and training files were not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director and 3 drivers did not have documentation of current transportation safety training available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Safety & premises
A build up of dirt and grime was observed on the flooring in the restrooms of several of the classrooms. One of the rugs in the preschool room had curled edges and posed as a tripping hazard. There was a hole observed along the bottom of the wall in the pre-kindergarten restroom. There were 4 electrical outlets that did not have childproof covers and one of the outlet covers was cracked/broken and needed to be replaced. (Note: The broken outlet was replaced during the inspection. Childproof covers were added to the 4 oulets). There were areas on the walls in the school age classroom that were visibly dirty. There was a section of the baseboard that had become detached from the wall.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was completed 11/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver regularly grabbed children by the arm as a form of redirection.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when caregiver pushed a child in the face as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Other Serious
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that a child was left unattended in the classroom during the morning bus run. The child had fallen asleep and was left behind in the room. Staff did not catch this during the face to name/roll checks out of the classroom and onto the bus.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient when children were allowed to run and "horseplay" in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Other
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The feeding instructions for 3 infant children have not been updated within the past 30 days. (The infants are not yet on table food).
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Safety & premises
Two areas of the outside wall of the building (facing the playground), ave become weathered - causing significant paint chipping & the potential for splintering. (Photos taken)
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-10. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Food & allergies
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May 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, neglectful supervision by a caregiver was determined.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that due to not accurately completing the face-to-name roll sheet, a caregiver left a child outside & unsupervised for one hour & twenty-eight minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There are 2 pieces of wood protruding from the ground on the Jr Pre K playground. These pose a tripping hazard & could cause injury if a child fell landed on them. (photo taken)
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Other
The children's product certification form had not been updated within the past 12 months. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection).
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-14.
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Records & paperwork
One staff persons notarized affidavit was not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Safety & premises
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